Tranna calls up her hero Sandra Bernhard, Thomas obsesses over fashion satire queen Mademoiselle Agnès, and Nantali Indongo joins the family live in studio. 

Sandra Bernhard is a legendary actress, comedian, singer and author who inspired Tranna to become a comedian herself. Over the years the two have formed a special friendship. On this week's episode Tranna calls Sandra to touch base and get her take on the contents of Lady Gaga's newly released documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two.

Nantali Indongo drops by the Chosen Family studio to discuss race, hip hop, otherness and education – a must listen! Nantali is the host of CBC's The Bridge and an MC in the celebrated hip hop group Nomadic Massive. 

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This episode also features:
• A discussion of Lady Gaga's legacy
• Excerpt from 'Nancy Webb Is Special' via The Brunch Club
• Fashion as funny

Special thanks to Caveboy for the ending song "Raconter".

Photo credit: Jean-Sébastien Dénommé

Chosen Family is a podcast created by rising comedy stars Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour featuring conversations with special guests, storytelling and cultural commentary that shines a light on the importance of friendship, resistance and community. Presented and produced by Phi.